All-Star Families,

We have a new library team this year: Ms. Hammer and Ms. Horrocks. Each month they showcase books that celebrate different cultural and representative groups. March is Women’s History Month. They have compiled a list of books on diverse trailblazing women in history. You can find that list, along with many others, on our Adams website. They also have a collection of books displayed on the library counter for students to check out. We are lucky to have a dedicated library team that is committed to growing our representative library to make sure our students see themselves in the pages of books housed in our library and classrooms.

Thanks to the many of you who attended our Scholastic Bookfair during conferences. Your purchases helped us earn $2071.74 for our library. Ms. Hammer and Ms. Horrocks will use these funds to continue to modernize our collection, replace outdated older books, and purchase titles of high interest to students.

Adams is participating in the Silverwood Read2Ride program again. 600 minutes of reading outside of school earns a free Silverwood ticket! Completed forms MUST be turned into classroom teachers no later than Wednesday, March 27. Please contact Ms. Hammer or your child’s teacher if you need a new form (also included below).

As always, thanks for your sharing your greatest gift with us…your child!

Beth Nye

Adams Principal

Silverwood Read2Ride:

Silverwood Read2Ride Read for 600 minutes outside of school and earn a free ticket to Silverwood. Completed forms are due to your child’s teacher no later than Wednesday, March 27.

90+ Soccer for Grades 1-3:

We are excited to partner with 90+ to offer a free soccer clinic for students in grades 1-3. The clinic will be on April 9 and April 11 from 3-4 PM here at Adams. Please use the barcode below to register your student!

Building Bridges to Beloved Community (BB2BC)

Join us for a series of interactive and engaging sessions that provide an opportunity to bring our school staff and our student families together to have conversations about how to talk about race and deepen cultural fluency. We will move in brave spaces and work outside of our regular boundaries to explore and celebrate the diversity that makes up Spokane Public Schools. We will gather for shared learning and a meal is an act of solidarity and shows a commitment to self-growth and community building. BB2BC Family Night is Thursday, March 14 from 5:00-6:15. BB2BC Family/Staff Night is Thursday, March 28 from 5:00-6:45 with dinner provided. Register using the QR code below.

Bond Survey

Spokane Public Schools is grateful to voters for approving the Educational Programs and Operation Levy in the Feb. 13, special election. While the school facility bond initiative received 55.9% approval, it did not meet the 60% threshold to pass.

To help us understand community thoughts about the bond, we encourage you to participate in this brief, anonymous survey. Your answers will assist us as we look for ways to address the continuing needs of school facilities in a manner that aligns with public feedback. Survey closes March 13th.

New Student Registration

Spokane Public Schools is now taking new student registration for the 2024-25 school year. This includes incoming kindergartners! Families may register their new students and incoming kindergartners at Enroll / School Registration: 2024-25 (spokaneschools.org).

PTG Bingo Night:

PTG Bingo Night is Friday, March 22 from 6-8 PM. Doors open at 5:45. Last game called at 7:45. There will be snacks, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction as well. We need your help putting baskets together on Wednesday, March 20 from 4-6 PM in the library. We hope you will join the fun!

Character Strong:

Character Strong: Our March PurposeFull People character trait is Cooperation. Cooperation is working together to reach shared goals. Teachers will focus SEL lessons and Morning Meetings around this character trait. We encourage your family to discuss ways that you demonstrate cooperation at school, work, and at home. You can also read one of the cooperation themed books below!

Reading Buddy Volunteers Needed!

Reading Buddy Volunteers Needed: If you have an hour to offer once a week to read with a child, we can use your help! Learn more here Reading Buddies Volunteer Training Video. Contact Sarah Phillips at sarahph@spokaneschools.org or call our office at 354-2000 if you are interested or have any questions.

Adams Gear

Looking for some additional Adams All-Star gear? Click Products - Adams Elementary - KC Enterprise Apparel (chipply.com) to order. You can also find the link on our Adams website.

Classes of the Week 2/26-3/1: Positive Recess Behaviors

Primary: Kindergarten

Intermediate: Fourth Grade

All-Star Earners Week of 2/26-3/1

Myla G.

Whitney D.

Aubree S.

Elliot W.

Josiah K.

Armani D.

Zahraa F.

Liam P.

Jordyn J.

Max S.

Aidan T.

Plup C.

Jozeia J.

Arianna M.

Navrius T-L.

Dreambox and Lexia Earners: 02/26-3/1

Lexia Classes @70%

Cate 100%

Anacker

Collins

Corneil

Decker

Eklof

Campbell

McElgunn

Lexia Students

Halen A.

Amara V.

Serene B.

Nikita P.

Dreambox classes @ 70%

Cate

Anacker

Sosa

Wike

Collins

Corneil

Stevens

Decker

Eklof

McElgunn

Richardson

Dreambox Students

Maddox T.

Mia R.

Layla H.

Charlee B.

Adams is a proud federally funded Title I school. Our goal is to partner with families to grow learners and citizens. If, as a parent, guardian, or citizen, you believe that our school has violated any federal rule, law or state regulation that applies to a federal program, a Citizen Complaint may be filed using this link. At Adams we have copies of the Citizen Complaint Process in our office and on our website.